Istanbul's Galleries, Shops, Restaurants and Hot Spots

Istanbul, long an inimitable mash-up of East and West, old and new, traditional and not, has been energized by a fresh generation of creative young minds. Julien Capmeil snaps the hot spots in this gallery of photos and exclusive digital outtakes from "City of Senses".

Horn of Plenty

Drinks on the terrace of Mikla, a restaurant in Tepebaşi—one of Beyoğlu’s happening neighborhoods—come with an eyeful of Sultanahmet and what used to be ancient Constantinople, across the Golden Horn.

Eat, Pray, Love

Istanbul is in the midst of a native culinary revival (lucky you!): Boats docked on the Golden Horn sell mouthwatering fish sandwiches for three dollars.

Eat, Pray, Love

Datlıı Maya, in Chihangir, has only five tables but is worth the wait. Here, its mushroom pide.

Culture Vultures

The anniversary party of IKSV, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, held at the Hasköy Yarn Factory. The city is full of new galleries and museums.

Culture Vultures

The Istanbul Modern, the city’s first modern-art museum, opened in Tophane eight years ago. Here, a work by the influential conceptual artist Sarkis, who was born in Turkey.

Culture Vultures

The modern Şakirin Mosque, which opened in 2009 on the Asian side of Istanbul, is, notably, the only mosque designed by a woman.

Culture Vultures

Culture Vultures

Culture Vultures

Coats of Many Colors

Serdar-i Ekrem, a street in Galata— another one of Beyoğlu’s trendy neighborhoods— is a shopping mecca for all sorts of fash- ionistas. “ours is a very hybrid sensibility,” says the editor of Vogue Türkiye.

Turkish Delights

Beyoğlu’s neighborhoods are a riotous mix of trends and cutting-edge style. Here, a patron at Karabatak, a hipster hangout in Karaköy.

Turkish Delights

The impressive library at Beyoğlu’s new cultural center, Salt Galata.

There’s a buzz on the Bosphorus. Istanbul, long an inimitable mash-up of East and West, old and new, traditional and not, has been energized by a fresh generation of creative young minds bringing great art, design, and food to the city. One thing to put on your must-try list: The yogurt soup at the ortaköy branch of the House Café, part of a small restaurant chain.